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Trying to make partner in NY big law, but I don't drink :( WWYD???

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Lol that's a tough one. Order seltzer and lime?

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Yes this!!

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I think the drinking culture thing is overblown. But it's really a firm by firm culture issue. If you're personable and do great work, you'll be fine.

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Do coke instead? Just kidding. Don’t let it faze you. Keep doing good billable work and develop decent clients because that’s what actually matters.

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It sometimes helps to be the one sober person at happy hours. You stay on top of your game vs. everyone else stammering

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Trying to make partner in NY big law, but I don't drink :( WWYD???

Lol that's a tough one. Order seltzer and lime?

I think the drinking culture thing is overblown. But it's really a firm by firm culture issue. If you're personable and do great work, you'll be fine.

Do coke instead? Just kidding. Don’t let it faze you. Keep doing good billable work and develop decent clients because that’s what actually matters.

It sometimes helps to be the one sober person at happy hours. You stay on top of your game vs. everyone else stammering

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